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Disc Golf Comes To Alderson

Through   the   efforts   of   Bruce   Battaile,   Drew   Young,   Thomas   Godby,   and   Chris   Roth;   the   support   of   the Town   of   Alderson   and   Alderson   Main   Street;   and   contributions   from   generous   donors,   the   Alderson Municipal Park will soon have additional baskets on its Disc Golf Course. Disc   golf   may   be   a   new   sport   to   many   but   it   has   been   played   for   many   years   in   Europe   and   other countries   and   almost   as   many   in   our   country.      There   are   three   public   18   hole   (basket)   courses   already   in Greenbrier   County.      But,   for   those   who   may   not   want   to   drive   so   far   on   a   regular   basis,   there   are   already two holes at the Alderson Municipal Park.  If   this   sounds   a   lot   like   golf,   it   is.      A   full   course   consists   of   18   “holes”.      Holes   are   measured   in   feet,   and each   hole   is   assigned   a   “Par”   or   number   of   throws   it   should   take   to   get   from   the   “Tee”   to   the   basket.      It   is scored   like   golf.      Players   of   all   ages   enjoy   this   outdoor   sport   and   the   exercise   is   much   more   like   fun   than work! The   disc   looks   a   lot   like   a   Frisbee   and   can   be   thrown   like   one   but   it   is   smaller   and   there   are   different   discs for   different   throws—much   like   drivers,   irons   and   putters.      It   is   a   very   safe   sport   with   skill   levels   from Recreational to Professional. The Riverview Motel and Cafe; T. Barkley, Accountant; Rexroad Supply; and Big Wheel Family Restaurant in   Alderson   have   already   stepped   up   to   sponsor   a   basket.      City   National   Bank   has   indicated   they   will provide   annual   support.      Three   more   baskets   are   needed   to   make   a   9   hole   course.      Any   person   or business which would like to donate should contact Bruce Battaile at 304-445-1008 for more information. PHOTO CAPTIONS: 75—Chris Roth prepares for a throw. 77—Bruce   Battaile,   Chris   Roth,   and Thomas   Godby   with   the   help   of   Drew Young   (not   pictured)   have   been working hard to make this Disk Golf Course a reality. 79—Thomas Godby and friend prepare to make a basket.